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In Episode XXXIII: NFL rosters have been trimmed to LIII players, and Cam Newton is the leader of the all free agent team. Urban Meyer can't stop Jaggin' off in public. Are the Dolphins auditioning for The Bachelor by putting Flores at the center of the Watson drama, or is Arthur Smith giving out the only Rosen this year? The Raiders play with house money while Kingsbury loses his Butler. BONUS: @NPTFBall learns Roman numerals.

The Jaguars traded Gardner Minshew to the Eagles in a move that looks bad for both sides, JK Dobbins is done for the year (should he have even been playing?), Watson might be on his way to the Dolphins (?), and Josh Allen looks legit. We discuss all this and more as the the preseason comes to a close. 

Entering the final week of the preseason, multiple QB battles were officially decided, and others we have a pretty good idea about. Teddy Bridgewater will have a strong supporting cast while Trevor Lawrence's best support wears a cast. Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow look to make a statement in their returns, meanwhile, Matt Nagy should just stop making statements. The Patriots and Rams make a major trade as roster cuts approach.

Zach Wilson wins the Week 2 rookie QB battle. Justin Fields gets lit up but fails to light up the stat sheet. Trey Lance flashes while the 49ers may be best settling for modesty. Cam Newton passes the QB1 torch to Mac Jones, at least temporarily. A college coach may be Trevor Lawrence's NFL downfall, and the Raiders look to trade back for Mack.

Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks have finally reached an agreement on an extension to make Adams the highest paid safety in the NFL, but is Adams really worth it? And what affect will this have on the overall safety market?

The Bears traded up for Tevin Jenkins in this year's draft to be their future left tackle, but he's likely to miss the majority of the season after having back surgery. Did the Bears screw up by cutting Charles Leno instead of Jimmy Graham?

We analyze the first NFL game action for the five QBs atop the 2021 draft. No QB battles appear to have been won or lost, but coaches may have a tough decisions ahead after multiple strong performances. Can any day two picks become legitimate QB solutions?

A full slate of preseason games begins Aug 12th, and many QB situations are yet to be settled. Hard knocks episode one takes a non-ankle twist with a non-contact injury to Dak Prescott. The Houston Texans have officially moved on to plan D by listing Deshaun Watson as their QB4. Is Russell Wilson making a sacrifice in his willingness to restructure his contract, or is he sacrificing the Seahawks?

Josh Allen just signed a monster 6-year, $258 million extension with the Buffalo Bills that includes the most money guaranteed at signing ($100M) and guaranteed for injury ($150M) in NFL history, but which of the sides does the deal benefit the most? Will it end up looking like a bargain, or a massive overpay?

Also, the Miami Dolphins and cornerback Xavien Howard have ended their contract dispute, but we appear headed toward a similar issue next offseason. 

The NFL preseason kicks-off Thursday, so we kick-off the debate for the next round of QBs to be inducted into Canton. Will the impressive stats from Matt Ryan and Matthew Stafford be enough, or will Super Bowl victories ultimately lift Eli Manning above them all? The journey to enshrinement can be a winding Rivers, and National Pass Time will be your guide, Mahomey.

The Vikings QB situation Saturday was decided by COVID, but multiple teams still have questions at the most important position in sports. Plus, another injury that makes you Wentz, and did Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Rodgers make for better drama?